Which of the following statements about chromosomes is correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following statements about chromosomes is correct?
A. Chromosomes are made of DNA and proteins.
B. Gametes contain two sets of chromosomes.
C. A karyotype shows the sequence of nucleotides.
D. Human somatic cells have 23 chromosomes.
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Chromosomes consist of DNA wrapped around histone proteins. Somatic cells have 46 chromosomes (23 pairs), gametes 23. A karyotype is a picture of chromosomes, not sequence.

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